Tennessee at Mississippi State: It’s in Starkville, so anything can happen. The Bulldogs play hard and they’re pretty stingy on defense, but Erik Ainge is just too good. UT will score enough to win. Prediction: 24-17, Volunteers.

LSU at Kentucky: This should set up nicely as a trap game, with the top-ranked Tigers coming off a dramatic win against Florida last weekend. LSU proved it could run the ball against Florida. The Tigers will do the same—and do it better – against the Wildcats’ defense. Prediction: 35-14, LSU.

South Carolina at North Carolina: Interesting non-conference game. South Carolina’s not real fun to watch. The Gamecocks’ are too pedestrian on offense, but Steve Spurrier will find a way to win, Prediction: 27-17, USC-E.

Georgia at Vanderbilt: Vandy beat Georgia between the hedges last year. My guess is the Bulldogs have not forgotten that embarrassing loss. After all, it was only the Commodores’ third win in the last 25 games between the two schools. Prediction: 30-21, UGA.

Auburn at Arkansas: After an early September swoon, Auburn has surged, toppling Florida two weeks ago and bludgeoning Vanderbilt last weekend. Arkansas can run the ball, but Auburn can stop the run. The Tigers’ defensive line and linebackers are suffocating, as the Razorbacks will find out Saturday. Prediction: 30-10, Auburn.

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